Abram-The Covenant

• Whats a covenant?

  A binding agreement between two or more people
• What is a heir?

  A person who has the legal right to receive the property of someone who dies
• What are Descendants?

  A person , plant or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
• what does Inherit mean?

  Receive ( money , property , or a title ) as a heir at the death of the previous owner
• God appeared to Abram again and told him to not be afraid and that he will be rewarded
• What was Abram's servant's name?

  Eliezer
• God told Abram that he would have a son and that his descendants will be like the stars in the heavens and Caanan if he would be obedient to Him.
• What did Abram bring to Seal the Covenant?

  A three year old cow , female goat , ram , turtle , dove and a young pigeon
• What did Abram do with the animals he offered?

  He cut them into two down the middle and placed them opposite each other
• That night the Lord passed through the offerings in a smoking pot and burning torch
• Covenants made with God today:

  • Stop doing something for a period of time and pray
  • We can promise to worship God
  • we can agree with God we will meditate on His word
• Why we should keep promises made to God and Others:

  • It shows our commitment to keep promises
  • God keeps His promise he made with us so we should do the same to Him and others
  • It shows others that we can be trusted
  • It shows that we are able to accomplish what we promised